Top Commercial Real Estate Companies in the United States
From New York’s capital markets and Los Angeles’ entertainment corridors to Chicago’s logistics hubs and Dallas–Fort Worth’s fast-growing industrial parks, the United States is home to many of the world’s leading commercial real estate (CRE) agencies. On Clutch, you can find trusted partners for tenant representation, investment sales, property management, development advisory, and more.
Every profile includes verified client reviews, detailed service lines, and market presence to help you evaluate fit with confidence. Use filters to narrow by asset class (industrial, office, retail, multifamily, life sciences), budget, team size, and location to match your goals and timeline. Start with our curated lists and compare firms serving key U.S. metros and sectors:
• Top Commercial Real Estate Companies
• Commercial Real Estate Companies in Los Angeles
• Commercial Real Estate Companies in New York
• Commercial Real Estate Companies in Dallas
• U.S. Commercial Real Estate Companies for Business Services
13,565 Companies
List of the Top United States Real Estate Services
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSeattle, WA
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100% Commercial DevelopmentCobalt Construction is a Commercial Development company. They specialize in Commercial Development and were founded in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBainbridge Island, WA
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesSmall Commercial Brokerage Services company Kelly Muldrow, is in Bainbridge Island, Washington. The team specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSeattle, WA
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesIn Seattle, Washington, Tyler McKenzie is a small Commercial Brokerage Services company. The team specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Murray, UT
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50% Commercial Brokerage Services50% Commercial FinancingEstablished in 2003, Global Travel Network Colorado is a Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing company. The company offers Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOrland Park, IL
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesSmall Commercial Brokerage Services company Tom Stuchly Real Estate - Residential and Commercial, is headquartered in Orland Park, Illinois. The team provides Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOrland Park, IL
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesNiki Rocco, Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, was founded in 2019. They provides Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Oak Brook, IL
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20% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Development30% Commercial Financing +1 service20% Business ConsultingCenterPoint Properties is a Commercial Development company. The agency is in Oak Brook, Illinois. Their team offers Commercial Development and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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30% Commercial Development30% Commercial Financing20% Architectural Design +1 service20% Commercial Property ManagementEstablished in 2014, Chevron Partners is a Commercial Development company. Their services include Commercial Development and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNorth Canton, OH
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50% Commercial Brokerage Services50% Commercial Property ManagementIn North Canton, Ohio, david maltese is a Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management company. The team offers Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWest Palm Beach, FL
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesFounded in 1995, Florida Commercial Real Estate (from Touchstone Webb Realty Company) is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. The team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCamas, WA
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesJim West, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, is headquartered in Camas, Washington. The team provides Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAlhambra, CA
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesCarole Tam, Real Estate Broker, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, was founded in 2016. They specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSalem, OR
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50% Commercial Brokerage Services50% Commercial Property ManagementCommercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management company Nathan Levin Co. Was launched in 2005. The team offers Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerParker, TX
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesLocated in Parker, Texas, M Kittrell Properties is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. The team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSt. Petersburg, FL
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesJoe Esposito is a Commercial Brokerage Services company launched in 2018. The team offers Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSt. Petersburg, FL
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50% Commercial Brokerage Services50% Commercial Property ManagementPappas Retail Leasing and Management is a Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management company. Their services include Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerClearwater, FL
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50% Commercial Brokerage Services50% Commercial Property ManagementHallmark Development of Florida, Inc. Is a Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management company. Their team offers Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSt. Petersburg, FL
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50% Commercial Brokerage Services50% Commercial Property ManagementLaunched in 2018, Mobiliti CRE is a Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management company. Their team provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSt. Petersburg, FL
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesSmall Commercial Brokerage Services company Jenn Davida, is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The team provides Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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50% Commercial Financing50% Commercial Property ManagementBased in Indianapolis, Indiana, The Broadbent Company is a Commercial Financing and Commercial Property Management company. They offer Commercial Financing and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cranston, RI
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50% Commercial Brokerage Services50% Commercial FinancingWilliams & Stuart Real Estate is a Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing company. Established in 2009, the team specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNeenah, WI
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50% Commercial Brokerage Services50% Commercial DevelopmentWrase Realty is a small Neenah, Wisconsin-based Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Development company. Their services include Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNashville, TN
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesAttorney & Realtor - Loy Carney, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, was established in 2003. The team offers Commercial Brokerage Services and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSeattle, WA
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesCommercial Brokerage Services company Larry Woods-Palmer Real Estate was launched in 1998. The team specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMilwaukee, WI
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40% Commercial Brokerage Services60% Commercial Property ManagementJames Drakulich -- Shorewest Realtors is a Commercial Property Management company. Founded in 2014, the agency provides Commercial Property Management and Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerShorewood, WI
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50% Commercial Brokerage Services50% Commercial Property ManagementPhillip J Bailey - Shorewest Realtors is a Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management company. Their services include Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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50% Commercial Brokerage Services50% Commercial FinancingLaunched in 2008, Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers is a Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing company. The team offers Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLafayette, CA
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesMandala Real Estate is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. The small Lafayette, California-based team offers Commercial Brokerage Services. The agency was established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newport Beach, CA
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50% Commercial Brokerage Services50% Commercial FinancingTenantBase is a Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing company based in Newport Beach, California. They specialize in Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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50% Commercial Brokerage Services50% Commercial FinancingKeller Williams Los Feliz is a midsize Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing company. Founded in 2013, the team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rockville, MD
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25% Accounting20% Custom Software Development20% HR Consulting +2 services20% Web Development15% Commercial Property ManagementDestiny Management Services, LLC is an Accounting company. Established in 1996, the team offers Accounting and Custom Software Development. The agency is in Rockville, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCornelius, NC
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30% Commercial Brokerage Services70% Commercial Property ManagementYour Carolina Living is a small Cornelius, North Carolina-based Commercial Property Management company. Their services include Commercial Property Management and Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMcKinney, TX
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100% Commercial Property ManagementCOLLAB 360 is a Commercial Property Management company. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPhoenix, AZ
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100% Commercial DevelopmentCommercial Development company DBE Surveying, LLC was founded in 2012. The firm focuses on Commercial Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerClarksville, AR
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100% Commercial DevelopmentLaunched in 2016, Lee Land Surveying is a Commercial Development company. The team offers Commercial Development and is based in Clarksville, Arkansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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50% Commercial Development50% EngineeringUSI Consultants, Inc., a Commercial Development and Engineering company, is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team provides Commercial Development and Engineering.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Anchorage, AK
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50% Commercial Development50% EngineeringF. Robert Bell & Associates is a Commercial Development and Engineering company. They were established in 1974, and their services include Commercial Development and Engineering.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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50% Commercial Development50% EngineeringBryant Associates, Inc. Is a Commercial Development and Engineering company. Their team is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company focuses on Commercial Development and Engineering.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMonroe, NC
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100% Commercial DevelopmentIn Monroe, North Carolina, Earth Tracks Land Surveying is a Commercial Development company. The team provides Commercial Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCary, NC
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100% Commercial DevelopmentMeta Geomatics is a Commercial Development company. The team provides Commercial Development, and the firm is located in Cary, North Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCharlotte, NC
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100% Commercial DevelopmentEdwards Geospatial, PLLC, a Commercial Development company, was launched in 2021. The team offers Commercial Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCanfield, OH
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100% Commercial DevelopmentCommercial Development company ECH Land Surveying LLC is in Canfield, Ohio. They focus on Commercial Development and were founded in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSouth Kingstown, RI
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100% Commercial DevelopmentSouth County Survey Company, LLC is a Commercial Development company in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. They focus on Commercial Development and were launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPelham, AL
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100% Commercial Property ManagementWorkspace Birmingham is a Commercial Property Management company. They provide Commercial Property Management and were founded in 2020. The agency is located in Pelham, Alabama.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ivins, UT
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50% Commercial Development30% Business Consulting20% CybersecurityKaiva Corporation` is a Commercial Development company. Their midsize team is headquartered in Ivins, Utah. Their team provides Commercial Development and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPittsburgh, PA
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70% Commercial Development30% Contract ManufacturingCommercial Development company Pete's Concrete Contractors Pittsburgh was founded in 2020. The small team specializes in Commercial Development and Contract Manufacturing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sioux Falls, SD
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25% Architectural Design25% Commercial Development25% Commercial Property Management +1 service25% EngineeringHowe, Inc. Is an Architectural Design company. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, their team focuses on Architectural Design and Commercial Property Management.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Issaquah, WA
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45% Commercial Property Management25% Lighting Design10% Building Security Services +2 services10% Business Consulting10% EngineeringLaunched in 2017, Align Electric Inc is a small Commercial Property Management company. Their team focuses on Commercial Property Management and Lighting Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenland, NH
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40% Commercial Brokerage Services40% Commercial Financing20% AccountingHunkins Real Estate Inc, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing. The firm is based in Greenland, New Hampshire.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chetek, WI
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33% Commercial Brokerage Services34% Commercial Development33% Commercial FinancingFeather Real Estate Group is a Commercial Development company established in 1954. Headquartered in Chetek, Wisconsin, the team offers Commercial Development and Commercial Brokerage Services.
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List of the Top 15 United States Real Estate Services
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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30.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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26.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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23.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.1/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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23.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.4/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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23.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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23/40.016.2/20 Reviews0.9/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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24.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews1.4/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Henderson, NV
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22/40.017.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Bernardino, CA
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23.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews1/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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24/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Ash, NC
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23.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.5/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roselle, IL
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22.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Pete Beach, FL
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23.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.9/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dublin, OH
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25/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.5/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Annapolis, MD
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21.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews0.7/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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21.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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24/40.015.6/20 Reviews3.1/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Centennial, CO
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20.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews0.6/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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23.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews2.2/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vero Beach, FL
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16.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews0.7/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Commerce, CA
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Milwaukee, WI
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Bellevue, WA
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethlehem, PA
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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17.7/40.00/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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14.6/40.014.6/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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14.6/40.014.6/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Commercial Brokerage Services35% Commercial Development35% Commercial Property Management
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U.S. Commercial Real Estate FAQs
Carefully assess alignment, proof, and process by considering these factors:
- Asset/geography fit – Look for recent, relevant transactions in your target submarket and asset class.
- Seniority and bench strength – Confirm day-to-day team leads, not just pitch partners.
- Data and marketing – Ask about their comps sources, research methodology, investor lists, and digital campaign reach for sales assignments.
- Conflicts and representation – Clarify dual-agency policies and how they manage competing assignments.
- Credentials – State licensing plus designations like SIOR, CCIM, CPM, or MAI for specialized work.
- Results and references – Review verified Clutch reviews, case studies, absorption/pricing outcomes, and time-to-close metrics.
Shortlist 3–5 agencies, share a clear brief with KPIs and constraints, and run a structured interview/RFP that requires strategy, timelines, and reporting cadence.
U.S.-based CRE agencies bring on-the-ground intelligence that’s hard to replicate remotely. Regulations, zoning, union rules, and incentive programs vary by state and even municipality, so you’ll benefit from a team that knows local entitlements, tax abatements, and permitting timelines. They also maintain real-time comps and deep relationships with landlords, buyers, lenders, and city officials, helping you uncover off-market opportunities and negotiate better terms.
For instance, life sciences leasing around Boston and the Bay Area requires lab-ready specs and power constraints; high-throughput industrial in the Inland Empire or Dallas–Fort Worth hinges on yard depth, trailer parking, and proximity to intermodal nodes.
Pricing depends on factors like scope, asset class, market, and deal size. On Clutch, most U.S.-based commercial real estate firms charge:
- Leasing commissions: Often 3%–6% of the total lease value, typically split between landlord and tenant representatives.
- Investment sales fees: Generally 1%–4% of the transaction value; larger deals trend toward lower percentages.
- Property management: Typically 2%–5% of effective gross income, with monthly minimums for smaller properties.
- Advisory/consulting: $150 – $500+ per hour for strategy, site selection, or portfolio optimization; fixed-fee studies can range from $3,000 – $25,000+ based on complexity.
- Owner’s rep/project management: Monthly retainers or percentage-of-cost (often 2%–5%) depending on delivery model and scope.
Always confirm what’s included (marketing, analytics, travel, tech platforms) and clarify exclusivity and cancellation clauses before signing.
U.S.-based firms cover a broad spectrum of markets based on asset types and occupier needs:
- Asset classes — Office, industrial/logistics, retail, multifamily, hospitality, medical office/healthcare, life sciences, self-storage, data centers, and mixed-use.
- Occupier sectors — Technology, finance, e-commerce, manufacturing, media/entertainment, biotech/pharma, education, nonprofit/public sector, and professional services.
Many agencies maintain specialized teams (e.g., healthcare leasing, life sciences conversions, last-mile distribution) to align with sector-specific regulations and build-out standards.
- Vague or outdated comps, or reluctance to share methodology.
- Pressure to sign exclusive agreements before scoping deliverables and exit terms.
- Overpromising on pricing or timelines without a concrete go-to-market plan.
- Limited local presence or thin track record in your submarket/asset class.
- Undisclosed dual agency or unclear conflict-of-interest practices.
- Poor marketing collateral for sales listings (weak photography, no floor plans or data room).
- Missing state licenses, few verifiable references, or high staff turnover.
If communication is sporadic during the pitch, expect the same post-engagement.
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